Secondary Shutter Valve (SSV) Operation Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Access the RPM PID.
Start the engine.
Inspect rod operation under the following conditions:

ROD OPERATION DESCRIPTION - SSV OPERATION INSPECTION

Engine speed	6,000 RPM
Engine speed	Below	Above
Shutter valve actuator	Not operate	Operate

If the rod operation is not as specified, inspect as follows:

Verify that DTC P0661, P0662 or P2070 is not displayed.
- If DTC P0661, P0662 or P2070 are shown, perform DTC inspection.
  (See DTC TABLE .)
Inspect the SSV solenoid valve.
(See SECONDARY SHUTTER VALVE (SSV) SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION .)
- If the SSV solenoid valve is not normal, replace the SSV solenoid valve.
- If the SSV solenoid valve is normal, inspect the following:
  - Vacuum hose and vacuum chamber for looseness or damage
  - Shutter valve actuator
    (See SECONDARY SHUTTER VALVE (SSV) ACTUATOR INSPECTION .)
  - Shutter valve stuck open or closed